13 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes place £. W. Newkirk in Wooster Ohio near Quinby’s Shoe Store in the Exportum Block on East Liberty Street.
John A. Gann a homeopathic physician and eye ear specialist at North Market Street Wooster with office hours. Dr H A Hart also listed at North Market Street opposite the Lutheran Church. Stoll and Ryall and Ryall firms appear with addresses on North Market Street and residence details uncertain.
William A Craigo as executor petitions Wayne County Common Pleas for foreclosure of mortgage on parcels in Sugar Creek Township Ohio dating back to 1830s and to partition divided lands among heirs. Defendants including Johnsons and Blackstones must answer by July 7 with outcomes sought per will and court order.
In Wayne County Probate Court Ohio Wm Woodland administrator with the will annexed seeks authority to sell decedent Thomas Woodland’s real estate in Wooster. The land parcels 1351 1604 115 and 116 are to be sold for distribution per the will. The defendant Martha Tidd is required to answer by June 30 1894 and a hearing is set for July 2 1894.
The article argues Democratic support for James A D Richards is collapsing as Populist and anti silver sentiments grow. It cites wool farmers and tariff critics, defeats in Coshocton and Wayne counties, and soldier bloc anger over Richards's actions. It notes ex congressman McClure and Jacob Irick as potential replacements, and warns Richards may lose a substantial share of votes district-wide.
An advertisement promotes The Weekly Republican as Wayne County’s best value newspaper. It claims superior local news coverage, bold pricing, and a bundled offer with the New York Tribune, inviting readers to subscribe by sending money and joining the publication chain.
In a heated House exchange Jones of Virginia attacked a pension measure for a Union widow while Johnson and Adams of Kentucky sparred over courage and military records. The dialogue focused on pensions for Southern wartime widows and criticism of Democrats, with rail against opposition to pension bills. The debate reflected partisan tensions and veterans’ interests as news from Wooster notes.
The piece criticizes congressional Democrats for failing to keep faith with the President and the party, arguing the Senate mocks tariff reform and would struggle to pass the Wil son bill due to sectionalism. It highlights Judge Long of Michigan attacking Cleveland over Union pensions and calls for Democrats to rebuke him at the polls.
The Ashland Press argues the Republican party has allied with silver as a bid for Western backing, uniting free silver with a high tariff. It claims Republicans are bi metallist and sensible, contrasting them with Democratic extremes led by Cleveland and the silver advocates in the South and West.
Wooster City Guards mobilized at the Armory after a Columbus order to assemble. Capt Ruhns led 45 in heavy marching order toward Zanesville with riders poised to move to Canton as needed. Generals Gyger and Howe coordinated a statewide call as other units converged for potential action.
Ohio State Journal from Massillon reports miners and owners oppose the national miners decision to return the wage question to districts. Massillon district seeks 70 cent rate, while operators favor a base 70 cent scale to limit holdouts against the old 15 cent differential. The piece details militia movements around Wooster and Cambridge as rumors of unrest spread, with reports of bridges burned and trains halted. It notes political opinions and a convention in Ohio shaping the regional response.
Reported from the depot as Sheriff Smith and son escorted James C. Wiggins and Doctor W Brown to Columbus for confinement in the State Penitentiary. The prisoners, handcuffed and in striped suits, faced a crowd at departure with Wiggins claiming unjust sentence and Brown expressing mixed sentiment while both forewarned of their long terms.
Wooster publicly celebrated the class of 1894 at the City Opera House with a homelike stage set, a full audience of families and citizens, and a long program of songs, recitations, and diplomas. Principal Milligan presided on his final Wooster High School commencement. Four miles of streetcar lines progress in Cambridge while Columbia County sues commissioners over $3,800 in overdrawn salaries.
Reduced excursion rates to Dayton via Pennsylvania Lines announced for June 20 with return coupons valid to June 21. Arrest of Hoffacre in theft case detailed along with confession and property recovered. ongoing investigation into stolen harness saddle and lawn mower. Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs William Nold celebrated at their East Howman St. home. family and friends gathered for a lengthy tribute and supper. Other social notes include birthday parties for Abe and Maud Coulter and upcoming weddings of Harry Bond and Anna Rogers. local political notes discuss patronage talks at the Capitol and Cleveland district attorney race dynamics.
The makers offer nervous sufferers free advice and consultation with Dr Wheeler. Send inquiries to J. W. Brant Co Albion Michigan or 4 Dey Street New York. For more information contact Laubach and Boyd.
At Farmdall a boarding house a drug store and a photograph gallery were burned with losses totaling about 5000 dollars. The blaze caused damage to several neighboring structures and disrupted postal and business services for days.
A letter from GEO. M. UGE of Ohio praises Dr Hand’s Colie Care sample and credits relief for a sick baby. The writer says she bought a full bottle and a bottle of Pleasant Physic, expressing gratitude for relief and noting availability by Dr. Dens Benfates in sale.
Judge E Dowell of Wayne Common Pleas orders Prosecuting Attorney A C Metz to file charges to disbar Alfred J Thomas after an affidavit by Thomas Mowery alleging bias against Thomas. The filing postpones the Frost v Mowery case and triggers formal proceedings under state statute.
The text outlines a new fence law restricting barbed wire partition fences. It requires written consent of the owner or lessee for three years before construction. Penalties include fines not less than 10 or more than 100 dollars for violations.
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